Weekly Roundup: Children’s Picture Books, Educational Apps, Kids’ Channels + More!! 1/05 – 1/18

This week’s roundup of Mom’s Choice Award winners features children’s picture books, educational apps, kids’ channels, and more! Be sure to scroll through the entire list so you don’t miss any of our new award-winners! All the items you see below won a Mom’s Choice Award during January 5, 2025, to January 18, 2025.

Every week companies, inventors, and publishers from around the world send us their products for evaluation. Only the best earn our designation.

Award-Winning Children's book — Who Is Jesus?

Who Is Jesus?
Written by MaryAnn Diorio; Illustrated by Kim Sponaugle; Edited by Candy Abbott

In this delightful, heart-warming book, award-winning author Dr. MaryAnn Diorio helps answer some of these tough questions. As a mother, grandmother, author, and Bible teacher, she has firsthand experience with children and has personally faced their difficult questions.

WHO IS JESUS? presents a biblical picture of our Savior in a way that will help your child recognize Him as Love Personified. Little children will come to know Jesus as the essence of all that is good, holy, and true. As you read this book to your children, grandchildren, nieces, nephews, or students, they will learn that Jesus Christ cares about them and loves them with a perfect love.

Children’s Picture Books:
Religion & Spirituality

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Tiny Tim’s Notre Dame Football Dream
Written by Timmy O’Neill; Illustrated by Alriandy Putra Adha

Join Tiny Tim, a pint-sized dreamer with a heart as big as a football field, on this epic journey to achieve the impossible. In “Tiny Tim’s Notre Dame Football Dream,” discover the magic of perseverance and the joy of chasing your dreams, no matter the obstacle. Get ready for a touchdown of inspiration that proves dreams really do come true!

Tiny Tim’s Notre Dame Football Dream is based on the true story of “Tiny Tim” O’Neill who played for Notre Dame from 1998-2003. It is an adaption of his best-selling autobiography, “Every Play Every Day, My Life as a Notre Dame Walk-On.” Tim O’Neill speaks passionately about his story and the lessons learned at Notre dame about perseverance and discipline. After speaking to children between kindergarten and fifth grade he saw a need for a children’s version of his story, inspiriting him to write, “Tiny Tim’s Notre Dame Football Dream.” Tim O’Neill graduated from Notre Dame with a major in finance and a minor in theology and holds a Master of Business Administration from the Massachusetts Institute of Technology. He is currently a natural gas trader and resides in Katy, TX with his wife and five children. To contact the author please visit: www.EveryPlayEveryDay.com

Children’s Picture Books:
Inspirational / Motivational

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Award-Winning Children's book — Tiny Tim's Notre Dame Football Dream
Award-Winning Children's book — That Sound Game

That Sound Game

That Sound Game is a fast-paced, interactive and very noisy party game.
The goal is to get your team to guess as many answers on the category cards as they can in a minute. Use any combination of sounds and movements, but your hands must be behind your back.
You also get Lifelines. Use them strategically to help you win.

The 14+ version was launched in February 2023 by Natalie Delaney-John and Camille Jasson from Melbourne Australia, who created the game during one of the many COVID lockdowns. To date, That Sound Game has sold over 150,000 units and has been picked up by distributors and retailers all across the globe.

With a proven track record of success, its current year-on-year sales growth, continued virality on social media and recent awards, it will be a great fit on your shelves.

Toys, Games & Puzzles:
Young Adults

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Roxy and Tully, Words Matter
Written by Hillary Sussman, MSPT; Illustrated by Blake Marsee

In this colorful and engaging read-aloud picture book, Roxy is a lovable three-legged dog feeling nervous about starting school and wearing her new prosthetic leg. She quickly befriends Clementine, a friendly pig, but her excitement is dampened when “Tully the Bully” steals her bone and makes fun of her prosthesis.

Roxy’s new adventure teaches readers that it’s never okay to speak badly to others and highlights the power of kindness, inclusion, and standing up for what’s right. This story gently encourages acceptance of differences, understanding prosthetics, being an upstander, and taking responsibility for your words and actions.

Children’s Picture Books:
Bedtime Stories

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Award-Winning Children's book — Roxy and Tully, Words Matter
Award-Winning Children's book — Roxy and Maliboo, It's Okay to Be Different

Roxy and Maliboo, It’s Okay to Be Different
Written by Hillary Sussman, MSPT; Illustrated by Blake Marsee

This heartwarming and playful read-aloud picture book introduces Roxy, an adorable three-legged dog who lost her leg due to illness. As she adjusts to her new way of life, Roxy spends her days dreaming of running and playing at the park again. Once she’s fully healed, her mom takes her to the dog park for her first outdoor adventure in a long time.

This delightful story gently teaches children important lessons about inclusion, kindness, and, most importantly, embracing differences. Through Roxy’s journey, readers are reminded that it’s okay to be different—and that our unique qualities can lead to beautiful friendships and exciting adventures.

Children’s Picture Books:
Bedtime Stories

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Reader Bee educational app

Meet Reader Bee, the ultimate app that’s revolutionizing how kids learn to read! Developed by the innovative minds at Reader Bee, LLC, this app is a game-changer in early education. It’s like having a high-tech reading tutor in your pocket, guiding you from sounds to letters to words with cutting-edge interactivity.
The magic happens with the Honeycomb Reading method, featuring the “Daisy” system. Imagine six consonants arranged around a vowel, all laid out like a honeycomb. This tech-savvy approach delivers just the right amount of info to kickstart those reading skills. Each touch on the screen unleashes a flurry of fun, making learning as engaging as your favorite video game.

Apps & Software:
Preschoolers

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Award-Winning Children's book — Reader Bee educational app
Award-Winning Children's book — Lingokids

Lingokids

Lingokids is the award-winning educational app trusted by millions of families worldwide to make learning fun, engaging, and effective for kids aged 2-8. Our mission is to help children learn through play, sparking curiosity and developing essential life skills for a brighter tomorrow.

With Lingokids, your child can explore four interactive modes of learning:
• Play Mode: Packed with hundreds of exciting activities and games that teach everything from numbers to teamwork.
• Video Mode: Featuring an extensive library of educational shows and original songs, perfect for on-the-go learning.
• Lessons Mode: A guided path of lessons across essential subjects like Math, Literacy, English as a Second Language, and Socio-Emotional Learning. New for 2025, we’ve partnered with NASA to introduce our Science/Space lessons, giving kids an out-of-this-world learning experience! And we’re not stopping there—more subjects and lessons are always on the way.
• Playtogether Mode: Unique collaborative games for families to bond, learn, and grow together.

Apps & Software:
Preschoolers

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Kartoon Channel

Kartoon Channel, our flagship streaming platform for children, continues to experience monthly growth in downloads, viewership, advertisers, distribution, and most importantly, revenues. We are investing aggressively in Kartoon Channel, to secure the best content, the best features, the most robust distribution, and the overall most attractive user experience. Kartoon Channel has expanded its distribution footprint from just the U.S., and is now being seen in more than 60 territories worldwide via satellite, cable, and terrestrial, as well as streaming, in Europe, the Middle East, Africa, Latin America, and Asia.

Viewing (Television/DVD/Blu-Ray ):

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Award-Winning Children's book — Kartoon Channel
Award-Winning Children's book — Cuddly Critters

Cuddly Critters

GIFFA CUDDLY CRITTERS
Say Hello to your new best friend! These cute, huggable, whimsical personalities are sure to put a smile on the face of someone special. From Unicorns and Bears to our new Highland Cows and Foxes, they are just right to cuddle up with day or night. Animals come in sizes
Unicorn Rosey = 14″ 22″ and 36″!
Bear Bobby = 14″, 22″ and 36″!
Frog Stuart = 14″ and 22″
Fox Jaimie = 14″ and 22″
Highland Cow Carlos = 14″ and 22″
Panda Pablo = 14″ and 22″
Puppy Papi = 14″ and 22″
Horse Lian = 14″ and 22″
Cow Avery = 14″ and 22″

Toys, Games & Puzzles:
Babies

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